Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annuus
ID:
875116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 17 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874451

Common Names

  • Annual Grass
  • Holcus annuus
  • Annual Holcus

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Description

Holcus annuus (also called Annual Velvet-grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Holcus annuus is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Holcus annuus sub. duriensis (P.Silva) Franco & Rocha Afonso
Holcus annuus sub. setiglumis (Boiss. & Reut.) M.Seq. & Castrov.
Holcus annuus sub. annuus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holcus annuus has small, yellow flowers with short petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holcus annuus is an annual grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from division, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Holcus annuus

Holcus annuus is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Holcus annuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holcus annuus?

Holcus annuus

What type of plant is Holcus annuus?

Grass

Where is Holcus annuus native to?

India

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404972-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].